If Sally were sneaking through the alley you may not have noticed her. Quiet, and petite she goes about her work with a perpetual smile and a let’s get this done attitude. A degree in Parks and Recreation led her to management roles in County Parks but her love of landscaping and the ability to get out from behind a desk brought her to us...

I think of Donna Padget, as “The Accidental Associate.” Scrolling through the website she didn’t notice that we were looking for her until she sideways glanced down, discovered there was a job waiting and we found a dedicated plant care manager.

Rock Star? Metal Sculptor? Master Plant Installer? All of these words apply to Larry Bulawsky. Multi-talented, from creating ornamental gates for a client or hanging wreaths on the side of buildings 8 stories up, Larry has been at the heart of Growing Green for over 15 years.

It’s 3 o’clock in the morning, all is quiet except the voice in Suzanne’s head which says, “ Time to send Joel an email to make sure that he mailed all the payables checks!” The “ Official Worrier” of Growing Green Inc., as Director of Administration she is in charge of , well???- Everything. From paying the bills, managing health insurance, reviewing our contracts with vendors and taking care of Ivy and Talon, her two offspring, her mind is constantly

Say Hello to Mark Spink! Always wearing a smile and up for a challenge, Mark is always pitching in to help. Mark has a long history with plants. Working for several other companies before joining us, he has an appreciation for the Team efforts that we emphasize. As a trainer, Mark works with our Horticultural Technicians out on jobs, helping and teaching from over 30 years of experience...

A committee within this international company collaborated on their Green Initiative and spearheaded the Green Wall idea. We worked with the Management Company to make it happen and bring the project to life. The system is performing beautifully and the client is happy. This wall is 15’ wide x 14’ tall, and adds a living biophilic design element to this space!

Molly is the senior member of our Office Canine Brigade. She is a sprightly 16 year-old Rat Terrier and in her younger days reminded us that terrier and terror have the same roots. She loves to snuggle and spends most of her days happily snoozing and dreaming of running through fields filled with treats. One day, Molly couldn’t be found at home. Her Mom and Dad searched everywhere. They were very frightened for her as they live in coyote country

We were excited to receive a lead to work with a new client remotely. This sale had a trifecta effect; the client is based in San Francisco, the physical location for install of the office is in Champaign, IL and we are in St Louis, MO. We did not meet in person, nor had we been to the install location. We designed the green wall sight unseen. All communication was done by email, phone calls, and text messages. The key

The request was to create an inviting space for hotel guests to hang out in during their stay. Our designers immediately went to task, to work-up a plan. Using the front of the hotel to anchor the space, Growing Green added a living wall on one side and added lush plantings on the other two sides to give a protected feeling a create a peaceful space. A fire pit and comfy seating really finish off the area. The wall is

45 years ago Teri came back from a trip East and proclaimed that she wanted to sell plants. If the phrase “ Giant Oaks from Little Acorns Grow” ever applied, it is here.
A Founder of The Interior Plantscape Association , she has spoken across the country training on customer relations, vendor alliances and sales , having fun and enjoying herself the entire time...